A Month in Alaska 🌲🏳️‍🌈⛴️ I feel like the stars are aligning. ✨ Over the last 30 days in Alaska, I’ve had space—real space—not just miles on a map, but space in my mind to think, reflect, and breathe deeply. I’ve let the crisp Alaskan air fill my lungs as waterfalls cascade down evergreen-draped cliffs. I’ve sat quietly on park benches overlooking fog-shrouded bays, watching life slow down around me. I’ve rediscovered an outdoor version of myself—one that thrives on hikes,

Today marks my 51st day of travel since I left Grand Junction, Colorado, on November 20th, meaning I have 37 days to go before I fly home on February 16th. Pinch me—I don’t want it to end. The majority of my time has been spent onboard Carnival ships, while this week’s voyage has been aboard the award-winning and Forbes Four-Star-rated Celebrity Apex . To say the experiences between cruise lines are different is an understatement, but I’ve found myself enjoying the variety mo